The expected global gap in vessel capacity for foundation installation and transportation for ever-growing offshore wind components can slow down the growth speed of offshore wind farm developments across the globe. 

We accept the design challenge.

The offshore energy market is booming, and so is the demand for subsea vessels that can operate in challenging environments and perform complex tasks. Whether installing, maintaining, or decommissioning offshore wind farms or oil and gas platforms, subsea vessels need to be flexible, efficient, and reliable.

On 6 February 2024, the inclining test of the ULSTEIN SX197 vessel for Shanghai Electric was conducted.

2023 marked a year of diverse achievements for Ulstein – from the drawing board to the open seas, delivering state-of-the-art vessels that embody our expertise and dedication.

Ulstein Verft will construct two CSOVs based on the ULSTEIN SX222 design. The contracts have been entered into on behalf of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and include two additional options.

Three of the ten platform supply vessels in the Aurora Offshore fleet have been designed by Ulstein. During Ulstein's classification upgrades of the automation, power and communication system deliveries, the vessels have also been upgraded with shore power connection.  

The JSD6000, a heavy lift pipelay vessel designed by Ulstein and built at the ZPMC shipyard in China, has successfully completed her sea trial and has now returned to the ZPMC Changxing Base. 

Fulfilling the increasing needs of the offshore wind transportation sector

Since July 2023, Shearwater GeoServices' newly converted dual ROV seismic vessel, the 'SW Tasman' has been in operational service, successfully working in a variety of weather conditions. Node tasks, previously conducted by two vessels, have, with the SW Tasman, been completed by one ship only. More space, easier access, and the work area solutions add to the crew's praise of the converted vessel.

Ulstein Design & Solutions AS has been contracted for the conceptual design of a cable laying and repair vessel.  

The cruise industry was set to a halt when the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Our fresh market study shows that the cruise industry is projected to experience substantial growth ahead.

Acta Marine’s TWIN X-STERN CSOVs reached a new milestone on 26 September 2023, when the keels of the last two vessels in the series were laid at the Tersan Shipyard.

The first of the two Ulstein-designed Service Operation Vessels (SOV) for Shanghai Electric was launched at the construction yard ZPMC in China on 16 September 2023, the second was launched on 12 October.

On 20 July 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden attended the steel-cutting ceremony of the subsea rock installation (SRI) vessel 'Acadia', under construction at Philly Shipyard. Designed by Ulstein Design & Solutions B.V., this will be the first of its kind U.S.-built vessel.

On 6 June 2023, Bluewild, Ulstein Design & Solutions AS and Westcon were awarded 'Ship of the Year 2023' for the factory trawler ECOFIVE. The jury states that the ship solution offers ground-breaking technology with several innovations for a greener fishing fleet.